All posts by John Riley
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Capital Pride to revive in-person celebrations in June
After two years of scaled-back events, Capital Pride will return in person this year.
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First out lesbian, LGBTQ person of color confirmed to ambassador-level post
Chantale Wong has become the first out lesbian and LGBTQ person of color to be confirmed to an ambassador-level post in U.S. history.
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Former D.C. police officer Brett Parson arrested on sex with minor charges in Florida
Former D.C. police officer Brett Parson has been arrested in Florida for allegedly having sex with a minor.
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Kimberley Bush named The DC Center’s executive director
The Board of The DC Center, D.C.'s local LGBTQ community center, named Kimberley Bush as its newest executive director.
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D.C. to stop requiring proof of vaccination for bars
D.C. is lifting the requirement that patrons provide proof of vaccination to enter bars and restaurants starting on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
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Republican candidate: “I’m not comfortable with the transgenders”
Shelley Luther, a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, trans children in classrooms is why she supports "school choice."
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This guy thinks parents who believe in more than two genders should kill themselves
An Oklahoma school board member is citing the First Amendment to shield himself from criticism after sharing a profanity-laden TikTok video attacking parents of transgender...
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Trans woman killed by brother in Kurdistan “honor killing”
A 23-year-old transgender woman was killed by her brother in Iraqi Kurdistan as part of a suspected “honor killing,” according to police. Doski Azad, a...
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Virginia lawmakers reject repeal of trans student protections
Virginia lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to allow some school boards to opt out of adopting affirming policies for trans students.
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U.S. House approves Global Respect Act to combat LGBTQ rights abuse
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Global Respect Act, a bill to sanction violators of LGBTQI human rights abroad.
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Gay man burns Bible, kisses husband at book burning
A gay man burned a Bible and kissed his husband to protest a right-wing pastor's bonfire to burn books and other "demonic influences."
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BHT grants stunning amount of money to LGBTQ organizations
The DC Center and AIDS Action Baltimore each were awarded $150,000 in the group's final grant reception.
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President Biden slams Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill
President Biden denounced a proposed Florida bill that seeks to limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
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Vandal breaks 5 windows at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Red Bear Brewing Co., an LGBTQ-owned craft brewery at 2nd and M Streets in Northeast D.C. that is a popular nightlife spot, recently had five...
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TikTok updates guidelines to rout out anti-LGBTQ content
TikTok has updated its community guidelines to root out hostile ant-LGBTQ behavior and content, including misgendering and deadnaming.
